• South Tahoe Public Utility District is having a workshop Feb. 5 from 9am-1pm to review the 10-, 20-, and 30-year capital improvement plans. The district is at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe. • Here are the Caltrans roadwork schedules for Sierra and El Dorado-Tahoe for the week. • If you have old prescription glasses, […]
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Highway 50 near Third Street in 1960s South Lake Tahoe had a gaggle of buildings and businesses shown on the left in the photo above. This included Bob Bellemore’s used car dirt lot on the corner at Third Street. They’re gone now, all replaced by the Bank of the West. Third Street was only three […]
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Jim Gallanty, a physical therapist for 20 years and certified Feldenkrais practitioner, is putting on a two-day workshop. Friends of the Library is hosting the Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 classes. Both are from 10:30am-noon. Balance Class: Enhance your functioning; Rollback your age, Reduce your fall risk is the title. For optimal benefit, attend both sessions. Wear […]
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• The Community Athletic Coordinating Council will meet Feb. 4 at 5:15pm at the district office of Lake Tahoe Unified School District on Al Tahoe Boulevard. This group represents youth and adult sports organizations the area. • 968 Park Hotel’s CoffeePub will feature a free live performance by the Marty O’Reilly Trio on Feb. 7 […]
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The theme of today’s tip takes aim at the tragic fires caused by matches and lighters when they are used carelessly or allowed to fall into the hands of children. Of the home fire fatalities where the cause could be established, more than one-third involved children playing with matches or lighters, or the careless use […]
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• Friends of Alpine Meadows is making noise about changes to the resort since KSL took over a few years ago. Check out this report for details. • The Nevada Visitors Guide is available for free at area visitors’ centers or online. • South Lake Tahoe Firefighter’s Association provides CPR classes. For more info, call […]
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The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be at the American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe on Jan. 28 from 10-11am.The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be at the American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe on Jan. 28 from 10-11am. The agency will also distribute emergency supplemental groceries to those […]
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Immediate treatment of burns is crucial. Cool a burn within seconds after the burn occurs under cool, not cold water for at least 10 to15 minutes. Cool with water a burn that is red, blistered, white, or charred, and immediately seek emergency medical treatment. Ice should not be used because it can damage the skin. […]
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Douglas County’s Countywide Connectivity Plan is the transportation blueprint designed to accomplish many of the projects incorporated in the county’s Master Plan as well as the approved 2011 South Shore Vision and 2013 Valley Vision. The Board of Commissioners will receive an update on the Countywide Connectivity project Feb. 5 in Minden and Feb. 19 in […]
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• Resort at Squaw Creek is turning 25 this year. • The 256 businesses and 1,420 shoppers who participated in the Shop Local Holiday Contest in North Lake Tahoe-Truckee generated $407,476 in revenue for local businesses. This is an increase from 2012 campaign when $192,225 was generated. • Winter Discovery Center at Tahoe XC is […]
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